Meaning of the word dignify in English

What does dignify mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dignify

US /ˈdɪɡ.nə.faɪ/
UK /ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ/
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Verb

to make something or someone seem impressive, serious, or important

Example:
The presence of the king served to dignify the ceremony.
I'm not going to dignify his comments with a response.
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